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Russian satellite’s maneuvering capability consistent with anti-satellite weapon

Posted on July 21, 2015July 21, 2015 by alert5

A U.S. Air Force spokesman said the Russian military satellite Kosmos 2504 has made at least 11 close approaches to the rocket upper stage that released it into orbit. Such maneuvering capability are consistent with an on-orbit anti-satellite weapon, according to Space News.

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Moscow expects Washington to abandon BMD programs in Europe after Iran deal

Posted on July 15, 2015July 15, 2015 by alert5

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in Vienna that the United States is no longer required to develop the Aegis Ashore program and station BMD-capable warships in Europe after a deal was reached to curb Iran’s nuclear ability.

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Contractors expect USAF to call for proposals on new ICBM later this year

Posted on July 12, 2015July 12, 2015 by alert5

Defense contractors are gearing up for the U.S. Air Force to call for proposals on a new intercontinental ballistic missile system later this fall.

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Russia expected to launch missile early-warning satellite in November

Posted on July 2, 2015 by alert5

At the moment, Russia does not have any early-warning satellite in geosynchronous orbit to warn of a missile attack. This is set to change in November when the first EKS satellite is launch into space.

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Putin: Russia to add more than 40 ICBMs this year

Posted on June 17, 2015June 17, 2015 by alert5

Russian President Vladimir Putin said at an arms fair west of Moscow on Jun. 16 that Russia intends to add more than 40 new intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) this year.

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